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8 Effective Tips To Deal With Behavioral Challenges During Classroom Management

Faculty at universities often face challenges related to student misbehavior in the classroom. Behavioral challenges in the classroom are inevitable and sometimes necessary for effective learning. They knew that the disruptive behaviors of some students in the classroom interfered with the harmonious and cooperative learning atmosphere. The factors that constitute appropriate and inappropriate behavior often depend on the nature of the comfort level of the classroom and the faculty. Therefore, setting rules and using the curriculum to set academic expectations helps prevent disruptive behavior and allows the faculty members to interact effectively. Hence, the best way to avoid behavioral challenges during classroom management is to anticipate possibilities and plan accordingly.

When it comes to promoting discipline in the classroom, as a faculty member, you should include expectations regarding behavior in the syllabus and present them on the first day of class. Along with clarifying expectations, the consequences of violating these expectations should be specific and consistently explained and implemented. Non-compliance and discipline standards should also be included so all students know university policies and expectations.

As a faculty member, your behavior is a robust model for how students should behave in the classroom and treat you and their classmates. Therefore, you can only demand respectful behavior from students if you make them feel valued and respected.

As a successful faculty member, you must communicate effectively and get to know each student individually. Also, build a relationship with them based on trust and understanding. You must also ensure that your empathy for each student is reflected in your non-verbal behavior and semi-verbal communication.

Contrary to what you as a faculty member may think and hope, some college students have yet to learn how to behave appropriately in the classroom. Therefore, it is necessary to be specific, accurate, and precise regarding your expectations.

By studying university policies and thinking about potential problems, you, as a faculty member, can develop a plan of action. Although you cannot anticipate all events, you can make proactive plans to help you manage and control your classroom in many different situations.

A good faculty member does not take inappropriate student behavior personally but must be objective and use positive self-talk. So, as a successful faculty member, you must remember that you have a choice about how to respond to the student who caused this behavior.

When a student is inattentive, disruptive, or defiant, it distracts others. Note that it is likely that the behavior coming from the student is just unorganized energy that needs an invitation to participate. As a faculty member, making friendly eye contact with the students during the teaching process and inviting them to participate is essential.

Sometimes, only some students have equal opportunity to communicate with a faculty member in some classes. Especially for silent students, it takes work to ask questions in front of other students. Therefore, as a successful faculty member, it is essential to be available to students during the classroom and outside of it. Consequently, you must clearly state your office hours and the location of your office at the university and encourage students to take advantage of this.

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Dr Atef Awad

Dr Atef Awad is a university professor specializing in human resources management at Abu Dhabi University. More than 25 years of experience in academic and administrative work. Consultant in developing innovative HR policies and strategies. Extensive experience in developing future practices, including career development strategies, talent management, development programs, and integration strategies. Ability to direct complex projects from concept and ideas to fully operational state. He is a Certified international trainer in human resource development and organizational development.
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